Crypto Macro News and Global Policy Updates

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Iranian crude oil saw a premium over Brent for the first time after the United States eased sanctions, with the premium coming in at about $1 per barrel. By controlling the Strait of Hormuz and constraining global supply, Iran increased the value of its crude oil and improved its position in the market.

Gate News update: On April 2, according to Gate data, both U.S. and Brent crude oil (WTI crude oil, Brent crude oil) saw a sharp drop in the short term. WTI crude oil (U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures) fell by nearly $5, to $108.93 per barrel. The report says Iran is drafting a Strait of Hormuz transit agreement with Oman.

Gate News, April 2, the Federal Reserve’s Logan said she supports the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged at its recent FOMC meeting. She noted that the labor market has been moving toward stability from the second half of 2025 to this year.

Gate News update. On April 2, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency (IRNA), Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said that Iran is drafting a Strait of Hormuz transit agreement with Oman.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, AALG (AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC) has dropped by 8% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Dallas Fed Chair Logan outlined several paths for the Federal Reserve to reduce its balance sheet, emphasized the effectiveness of the current liquidity management framework, and noted that regulatory adjustments can encourage banks to lower their reserve levels. She criticized that some liquidity rules have failed to improve safety and said that reserves could be used more efficiently.

Gate News message, April 2, according to CCTV News, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Garibabadi, said that Iran is studying charging transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil transportation route connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. He said that the current fee schedule is still under study and no specific amount has been determined yet.

Crypto markets are stuck in a holding pattern as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East cloud an otherwise improving macro backdrop, according to crypto asset manager Grayscale. "The war in Iran overshadowed virtually all other market developments in March," the Grayscale research team said in a

Gate News message, April 2, market sources say that Microsoft plans to create large cutting-edge AI models before 2027.

The International Monetary Fund said in its annual assessment report that although U.S. inflation is expected to fall to the 2% target in the second half of 2026, the room for rate cuts this year is extremely limited—at most there may be one opportunity for a rate cut by the end of 2026. This will need to take into account changes in the labor market and the impact of commodity prices.

Gate News update: On April 2, U.S. front-month crude oil futures (the contract about to expire) set record highs for the premium versus next-month futures (the contract due to expire next month), and also for the premium versus seven-month futures (the contract due to expire seven months later).

From 2026-04-02 13:45 to 2026-04-02 14:00 (UTC), within 15 minutes BTC’s return rate reached +0.62%. The price range was 65841.3 to 66288.3 USDT, with a volatility of 0.68%. During this period, market activity rose significantly. On-chain data shows the number of active addresses reached 30,953, and on-chain BTC trading volume surged to 420,690 BTC, drawing widespread attention and increasing market volatility. The main drivers behind this unusual move are concentrated ETF fund inflows and exchange reserves

On April 2, gold and silver prices fell to $4,596.98 per ounce and $70.366 per ounce, respectively. The volatility indices BVIX and EVIX rose slightly. The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly against the Chinese yuan and the Japanese yen. Major European stock indexes generally declined, while U.S. crude oil prices rose by 13.45%. The Gate platform supports trading across a variety of financial market products.

Gate News update, April 2, Citibank released an oil market outlook report, expecting that in the base case scenario for the Brent crude (the international benchmark oil price) in the second quarter of 2026, the average price would be $95 per barrel; in the bullish scenario, it would be $130 per barrel. The report noted that global oil supply may be short by 4.4 million barrels per day; if some Gulf countries refuse to agree to Iran’s so-called “transit fee,” the supply shortfall could widen to 8 million barrels per day.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MU (Micron) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

BTC OG insider mega-whale agent Garrett Jin analyzes President Trump’s speech, saying it suggests a commitment to a hot war, and that the escalation of the Middle East conflict is already set in stone. He notes that the market hasn’t priced this in, that the near-term rebound is driven by positioning, and that the absence of any solution to the war will continue to weigh on oil supply and raise risks for importing countries. A 6% jump in oil prices reflects the reality of the conflict escalating.

Moody’s assigned a Ba2 rating to New Hampshire's $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond, highlighting volatility risks and its reliance on 160% collateral in Bitcoin. This marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into traditional credit markets.

Gate News report, April 2, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest forecast, expecting the U.S. economic growth rate to rise to 2.4% in 2026. The IMF said that as the effects of tariffs fade and oil prices decline, core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation is expected to fall back to 2% in the first half of 2027.

Legislator Ko Ru-jun proposed including Bitcoin and stablecoins in Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves, believing their advantages are especially evident in extreme situations. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung responded that, although his stance remains unchanged, he will continuously evaluate new developments. Globally, central banks generally adopt a conservative approach, believing that Bitcoin is not suitable as a reserve asset, and Taiwan’s progress in this area is unlikely to be realized in the short term.